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August/September 2010 issue no. 213
On Sale: July 27, 2010
Subscribers should receive this issue by July 20.
On the Cover:
Perfect prefinished wood floors
Houses 2010:
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KEEP SIDING DRY WITH A VENTED RAIN SCREEN The best way to deal with water is to let it drain away or dry out, and a gap of less than an inch behind the siding ensures both Read this article online  |
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| SAVE TIME WITH A PREFINISHED WOOD FLOOR Factory-finished products mean less work on site, but they demand a more careful installation Read this article online |
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| TORTURE TEST: DEMOLITION BLADES The price you pay for these reciprocating-saw blades doesn't necessarily correspond to the performance you get Read this article online |
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| THE REMODELER'S GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS A thoughtful plan is the key to minimizing waste Read this article online |
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| DO EUROPEANS REALLY MAKE THE BEST WINDOWS? These cold-weather windows are new to our shores, but some lesser known North American products may be just as good Read this article online |
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| A COOL TEXAS REMODEL A ranch gains a master suite and a passive-cooling strategy Read this article online |
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| A GRADE-A DECK Clever details help this deck connect to the outdoors Read this article online |
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| ADD STORAGE TO YOUR STAIR RAIL A long cabinet replaces a traditional stairwell railing Read this article online |
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| BRINGING THE WATER SHORTAGE HOME It has meant drought in some parts of the country, and nothing more than low-flow fixtures in others. The fact is, the nation's growing water crisis is changing the houses we build. Read this article online |
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| CONTRIBUTORS |
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| LETTERS |
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| HOW IT WORKS The stack effect |
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| TIPS & TECHNIQUES Versatile bandsaw worktables Tape-measure blade rescue Dryer-vent scrubbie |
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| TOOLS & MATERIALS Nitro-fueled nailer is a game changer  Magazine extra: Video: Nitro-fueled nailer - |
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| WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Paintbrushes: Bristle shape, ferrule, and handle Soft-cap kneepads: Rubber, foam, leather or gel |
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| PROJECT GALLERY Break out of the indoors |
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| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Skylights in a flat roof |
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| ENERGY-SMART DETAILS Using rigid foam for an efficient and dry house |
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| BUILDING SKILLS Working with concealed hinges |
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| DRAWING BOARD Secrets to an uncluttered kitchen |
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| MASTER CARPENTER Building an arched pocket door | 96 |
| INDEX TO ADVERTISERS |
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| TAILGATE Marianne Cusato, designer |
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| BACK COVER When imperfect is ideal Magazine extras: More photos and details on this project |
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